MyTravel Europe: Santa Marta

Santa Marta Colombia

The city of Santa Marta is officially a district that is tourist, cultural and historic, while also being the capital of the Department of Magdalena and one of the most important regions in the Caribbean after Barranquilla and Cartagena. Santa Marta uses the tourist slogan "the magic of having it all" as it boasts over a hundred beaches and snow-capped mountains. This city, situated in the bay of the same name, is one of the primary destinations of the Colombian Caribbean. Its location between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, home to the country's highest peaks, and the Caribbean Sea, makes it an attractive place to visit due to the variety of fauna and flora in the area, as well as the cultural and historical sites the city offers. This makes the destination a hive of activity all year round, during both the high summer season and the winter season. Furthermore, the city is the second oldest in South America and possesses a unique architectural heritage, making Santa Marta a tourist destination worth visiting at any time of the year.

Recommended airport

Simon Bolivar (SMR)

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